Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement

Voor het laatst geüpdatet op August 17, 2023

15 - 30 minuten

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The speakers of your laptop provide sound on their own, via headphones or amplified with external speakers. If you no longer hear sound coming from your Lenovo ThinkPad T480, it might be time to replace them.

The left and right speakers are paired together in the Lenovo ThinkPad T480. Therefore, they should be replaced as a pair. Use this guide to help you out with the process.

Prior to beginning this guide, disable the internal battery, turn off the device and disconnect the T480 from the external power source.

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Stap 1 External Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, External Battery: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, External Battery: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

Disable the battery, power down, and unplug your device before you begin.
Flip the laptop over so the bottom of the device is showing.

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Stap 2

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Using your fingers, slide the lock on each side of the battery to the unlocked position.
Remove the battery from the slot.

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Stap 3 Back Cover

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, Back Cover: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the six captive screws.

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Stap 4

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Insert the blue plastic opening tool into the space between the lower case and the chassis.
Slide the opening tool around the perimeter of the case to release the clips holding the case and the chassis together.
If it feels like the battery well portion of the back cover isn't loose, these clips may be holding the cover to the laptop. Use your opening tool to pry the clips loose and try removing the cover again.
Remove the back case.

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Stap 5 Internal Battery

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, Internal Battery: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.6 mm screws that secure the internal battery to the frame.

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Stap 6

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Use the spudger to slide the battery socket connector parallel to the motherboard and out of its socket on the motherboard.

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Stap 7

Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
If the battery is difficult to remove from the recess, use a nylon spudger to gently lift it on one edge, making it easier to grasp and remove by hand.
To prevent damage or potential fire, do not bend or flex the battery. Only use a plastic spudger and avoid any sharp tools that could puncture the battery.

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Stap 8 Speakers

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, Speakers: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 2

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Speakers Replacement, Speakers: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 2

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 4.8 mm screws from the right speaker.

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Stap 9

Lift the right speaker out of the case.
Gently remove the speaker cable from the perimeter of the chassis, connecting the right speaker to the left speaker.

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